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Refrigerated
Foods Association
REFRESH, RECHARGE,
REIMAGINE THE FUTURE OF FOOD
THE BUZZ
IN MEXICO
SWEET LIFE IN THE
MAYAN RIVIERA
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41st Annual Conference & Exhibition
Refresh, Recharge, Reimagine the Future of Food
It is with great joy and excitement that we provide the details of RFA’s
first in-person event since the start of the pandemic: our 41st Annual
Conference & Exhibition in Amelia Island, Florida! Please be assured your
health and safety are our first priority; we will be following all protocols
and guidance regarding COVID-19 from the CDC and WHO.
To successfully position your company in today’s marketplace, it is
imperative to stay ahead of current market trends, food safety regulations
and technical issues. Attend our reunion event to “Refresh, Recharge,
Reimagine the Future of Food!”
The RFA’s 2022 Conference features a dynamic cast of speakers. A few
session highlights include Keynote speaker John Foley, former lead solo Photo: Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
pilot of the Blue Angels, who will share an inspiring presentation entitled “The High-Performance Zone”. Patrick
Noone, Executive Vice President at Technomic, will provide actionable industry data and trend forecasts for
refrigerated foods; our Technical Director, Martin Mitchell, will get us up-to-date on everything we need to know
regarding food safety and regulatory issues; and Rick Gessler of Delkor Systems will deliver a great overview of the
use of automation in our industry. We will also learn from Dr. Pam Dalton about the research on taste and smell
being done by Monell Institute; and we will enjoy a great overview of Plastics by Dr. Eva Almenar of Michigan State
University.
Another highlight of the 2022 Conference is the Exhibit Hall, with key suppliers showcasing the latest offerings
in ingredients, equipment, packaging and services for the refrigerated foods industry. The Conference will, once
again, include the popular One-on-One CEO Sessions, which allow key decision makers of RFA Manufacturer and
Associate members to meet face-to-face and discuss potential business opportunities. Ample social events will be
featured at this year’s Conference as well, including the annual golf tournament and closing dinner with
entertainment and our live auction.
The Ritz-Carlton Resort will serve as our host hotel throughout the event. At the Ritz, guests can indulge in fun
activities and relaxing amenities, from strolling or biking along the beach to relaxing in one of the shimmering
indoor or outdoor pools. You will want to take advantage of everything that this year’s conference has to offer. We
look forward to seeing you February 20 - 23, 2022, in Amelia Island, Florida!
A Special Thanks to the 2022 Conference Committee
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIR: GENERAL & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: PUBLICITY COMMITTEE:
Karen Bishop Carbone, Boston Salads & Mark Brown, Fresh Creative Foods Wendie DiMatteo Holsinger, ASK Foods
Prepared Foods Josh Knott, Knott’s Foods Don Meyer, Ventura Foods
Mark Rosenfield, Reser’s Fine Foods Wanda Wrolson, Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen
TECHNICAL SPEAKERS: William Bigelow, Blount Fine Foods Darlene Davidson, Furmano Foods
Bill Schwartz, Schwartz Consulting Tom Davis, Lakeview Farms Kevin Kuhlmann, Dierbergs Markets
Janet Rowat Kraiss, The Suter Co. Robert Lopez, HACCP Consulting Group
Marty Mitchell, Certified Laboratories GOLF TOURNAMENT/NETWORKING: Lauren Edmonds, St. Clair Foods
Karen Bishop-Carbone, Boston Salads & George Bradford, Mrs. Stratton’s Salads
Prepared Foods Chris Staudt, Chairmans Foods TABLETOPS & CEO SESSIONS:
Chris Biba, Garden Fresh Foods John Bowles, Atlantic Coast Marketing Jennifer Shrader, Atlantic Coast Marketing
Cathy Crawford, HACCP Consulting Group Brian Edmonds, St. Clair Foods Keith McIntosh, Mrs. Grissom’s Salads
Jeff Cook, Emerson Commercial & Timm Miller, PSSI Jeff Rhodes, Ventura Foods
Residential Solutions Fred Cook, Berry Global John Wyatt, IFF
Chris Gelinas, Hans Kissle Lili Lawry, PSSI
Marc Lencioni, Deli Star Corporation
Conference Schedule
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Photo from: Hyatt.com
Featured Presentations
Keynote Address
THE HIGH PERFORMANCE ZONE
John Foley
Former Blue Angel, Motivational Speaker
Featured Presentations
TECHNICAL AND REGULATORY UPDATE
Martin Mitchell
Technical Director, Refrigerated Foods Association
TECHNICAL FORUM AND LUNCH
Featured Presentations
REFRIGERATED FOODS INDUSTRY UPDATE AND TRENDS
Pat Noone
Executive Vice President of Business Development, Technomic
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Featured Presentations
WHAT DOES THE NOSE KNOW? LESSONS FROM COVID-19
Pamela Dalton, PhD MPH
Monell Institute
Our sense of smell guides our evaluation and appreciation of our world. Beginning even
before birth, the human olfactory system is capable of detecting and responding to odor
stimuli and storing olfactory memories. The ability to detect danger (i.e., spoiled food, fires
and gas leaks), enjoy foods and beverages and bond with children and partners all
depends on having an intact olfactory system. Prior to 2020, reports of complete smell loss
were relatively rare, affecting only 1-3% of the population. However, loss of the ability to
smell became the cardinal and possibly the earliest symptom of COVID-19 infection, affecting millions of
individuals world-wide. Unfortunately, for approximately 10% of those individuals, the smell loss associated with
the virus onset has persisted beyond 6 months. While this represents a distressing outcome of the long-term
impact of the virus, the sheer number of cases has spurred an enormous level of research and research funding
into treatments for smell loss.
Our presenter is Pamela Dalton, Ph.D., MPH, Principal Investigatory Member at the Monell Chemical Senses
Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Dalton received her PhD from New York University and her Masters degree in Public
Health from Drexel University. Her research program explores the human response to odors and irritants,
incorporating both sensory and cognitive experimental approaches.
In this talk Dr. Dalton will describe how our ability to smell guides our physical and emotional life, and will guide us
in a demonstration of the importance of the ability to smell to the appreciation of food flavor.
PLASTICS 101
Eva Almenar, Ph.D
Michigan State University
Plastic packaging is widely used by the food industry because it offers advantages
compared to its counterparts, such as glass packaging and metal packaging. One of these
advantages is the many different plastics available in the marketplace. Lately, the
environmental footprint of plastics is starting to play a key role in plastic selection for food
packaging. Another advantage is that plastics can be easily converted into both rigid
formats (e.g., trays) and flexible formats (e.g., pouches). This is because of the many well established processing
technologies (e.g., thermoforming, blown film extrusion) that allow for great design flexibility. This talk will focus
on the basics of plastic packaging including the chemical structure, properties, conversion, and applications
(e.g., refrigeration, freezing, high pressure processing) of main plastics commonly used to package food.
Dr. Eva Almenar is a professor at the School of Packaging, Michigan State University, with over 15 years of
experience in developing and validating novel packaging in order to prolong the shelf life of food. Dr. Almenar
has co-authored a variety of publications; some of this work has been highlighted in media and disseminated
through invited talks all over the world.
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Featured Presentations
ROBOTS AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR WORKFORCE
Rick Gessler
Vice President of Engineering, Delkor Systems
Advancements in robotics and automation are enabling
producers to automate their processes with a high degree of
flexibility. This flexibility is enabling investment in automation where
it was previously cost-prohibitive or complex. This presentation will
deliver practical examples of how to implement robots in your
operation, and demonstrate how a single packaging line can take
the place of what was previously multiple lines. You will learn how
modular scalable robotic systems can grow with your operation over
time, enabling entry into the world of automation at affordable price
points without capping future speeds or capabilities.
Rick Gessler will be guiding us through the possibilities and uses of robotics in food processing
plants during his presentation at the RFA Conference. Rick is Vice President of Engineering at
Delkor Systems, a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced robotic packaging systems. In his role
at Delkor, Rick has led a multi-year development effort to align robotic equipment design with
the ever-changing packaging requirements of today’s mass merchandisers and e-commerce
retailers.
Rick has been recognized by Walmart as a thought leader on the topic of retail ready
packaging. Rick has been invited by Walmart to Bentonville numerous times to speak on this
topic to both Walmart executives as well as Walmart suppliers. Rick has been awarded several
important package patents for new retail ready shipper concepts, the most important of which is
his invention of the Delkor Cabrio Case®, which has become the preferred package at major
mass merchandisers. Estimated 2021 volume of the Cabrio Case is over 500 million cases across
many product categories, including significant volume in the Refrigerated Foods category.
Rick will offer insights and ideas to help you to recognize opportunities for automation as well
as offering real-world examples of success stories that others have experienced.
What is the latest in practical applications of robotics?
What business risks can be addressed through automation?
How to create a roadmap to implementing automation at your facility!
How to change your employees from ‘doubt and fear’ into ‘opportunity and growth’!
How to Reduce cost of packaging materials with automation!
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